The Northern JacanaJacana spinosa, is a wader which is a resident throughout Central America. They are identifiable by their huge feet and claws which enable them to walk on floating vegetation in the shallow lakes that are their preferred habitat. They are found worldwide within the tropical zone. In Jamaica this bird is also known as the ‘Jesus Bird’ as it appears to walk on water.
These were photographed at Cano Negro and Hacienda Solimar, Costa Rica.